NFI is a 2015 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carrier

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Aug. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Transport Topics has named NFI among their list of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers in 2015. NFI is a third-party supply chain solutions provider with over 83 years of experience in the transportation industry, headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Transport Topics is a weekly publication with a focus on trucking and freight transportation. The 2015 Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers were compiled based on data from public and private for-hire trucking companies. The list highlights carriers that exemplify service for the publication’s readers. Companies on the list are ranked numerically based on revenue for the most recent 12-month period. NFI ranked number 30 on the full For-Hire Carrier list, and landed in the top 10 for a sub-list highlighting the top dedicated truckload companies (http://www.nfiindustries.com/services/nfi-transportation?utm_source=TT-For-Hire-15&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=PR).

Third-party logistics companies are essential in supply chain management. Reliable transportation partners can provide specialized solutions for customers. “Delivering high quality customer service and end-to-end capabilities is key to NFI’s successful strategy,” says Sid Brown, CEO. “The NFI team can deliver best practices and efficiencies throughout a supply chain with diverse services that meet customer needs.” The company’s suite of services includes transportation, distribution, intermodal, brokerage, global, and real estate.

An EPA SmartWay Transport Partner, NFI is committed to increasing sustainability across the supply chains it operates. NFI runs natural gas fleets in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, and many fleet trucks and trailers make use of AirTabs, trailer skirts, and speed limiters to decrease fuel usage. Additionally, NFI limits the carbon footprint of its warehouses by using solar energy, recycling, and building to LEED standards.

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About NFI -- NFI is a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 8,000 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates 25 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its company-owned fleet consists of over 2,000 tractors and 8,200 trailers, operated by more than 2,600 company drivers and 250 owner operators. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, brokerage, transportation management, global, and real estate services. For more information about NFI, visit www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.